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Indonesia’s remote worker visa (E33G): who qualifies and what you can and cannot do
Updated 30 October 2026 · 5 min read · Facts as of October 2026
The E33G is a one-year visa for employees of foreign companies who work remotely from Indonesia with qualifying foreign income. You may work only for overseas employers or clients; you cannot work for an Indonesian company or receive income from an Indonesian source. Staying 183 days in a year makes you an Indonesian tax resident.
Who it is for
The remote worker visa suits people employed by, or contracted to, companies outside Indonesia who want to live in Bali or elsewhere in the country while they keep that job. It is issued for one year. You will need to show the foreign employment or client relationship and qualifying income from abroad.
The one rule that matters most
Remote workers on the E33G must work for overseas employers or clients only. You cannot take a job with an Indonesian company, freelance for Indonesian clients, or receive income from an Indonesian source. Doing so is treated as working without a permit.
Tax residency
Spending 183 days in Indonesia within a year triggers Indonesian tax residency, regardless of where your employer is. That can affect how your salary is taxed at home and in Indonesia. We offer tax residency guidance through our accounting partner so you can plan a compliant structure before, not after, you cross that line.
Alternatives
- Working Holiday Visa (E34) for young people from countries with a working-holiday agreement with Indonesia.
- Second Home Visa (E33) for five or ten years of residence against a qualifying deposit or property purchase, without an employer requirement.
- C1 tourist visa for shorter trial stays of up to 180 days with extensions, though it does not permit work of any kind.
Typical documents
Valid passport, recent photos, proof of foreign employment or contracts, proof of income, health insurance and completed forms. We send a checklist tailored to your situation before you share anything sensitive.
Visa For Indonesia is a private visa-assistance service, not the Indonesian government. Rules, fees and eligibility change; the figures below are correct as of October 2026 and you can always check or apply directly at evisa.imigrasi.go.id.